FRIENDSHIP MISSION, INC.​OFFERING A HAND UP... NOT A HAND OUT

Hope. Healing. Progress.

Homelessness is becoming an epidemic in our community. Without structured facilities to assist in educating this growing population, there is little hope of improvement. Friendship Mission's goal is to assist people in becoming self-sustaining in the local community. With crime at an all time high, this has never been more important.

Friendship Mission facilitates a program of healing and progress by working to meet our residents' spiritual, mental, and physical needs. Abuse, addiction, dysfunctional environments, and lack of education are but a few of the various hardships experienced by the men, women, and children in our shelters.

Community and church involvement are vital to the success of Friendship Mission. It provides a positive influence helping these men and women build respect for themselves and others.

Shelter Information

The goal at Friendship Mission is to provide residents with the tools they need to repair past mistakes and facilitate independent living.Our residents are involved in a variety of activities including basic life skills classes, Bible studies, substance abuse counseling, GED classes, employment, and college courses. Friendship Mission partners with multiple agencies in the River Region to make this program a success. These programs are designed to assist residents in transitioning to independent living in our community.

Friendship Mission provides shelter to approximately 100 men, women, and children in two locations and serves approximately 8,000 meals each month. Friendship Mission partners with Veterans Affairs to assist homeless veterans and we feel strongly that no man or woman having served our nation should find themselves living on the streets.